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Dec 27, 2010 19:30:13 GMT -6
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Post by auntym on Dec 27, 2010 19:30:13 GMT -6
www.universetoday.com/81937/twas-the-shuttles-last-christmas/Twas the Shuttles Last Christmasby Ken Kremer on December 27, 2010 Memorial displays to all five Space Shuttle Orbiters were recently mounted inside the Space Shuttle Firing Room #4 - above the Shuttle countdown clock. These tribute displays highlight and honor the significant achievements from the actual space voyages of the individual Orbiters launched from the Kennedy Space Center over three decades –starting with STS-1 in 1981. Shuttle mission patches since the return to flight in 2005 are mounted below the tribute displays. Click to enlarge. Credit: Ken Kremer. Read the shuttle tribute poem by Terry Sibile, below.
‘Twas the Shuttle’s last Christmas by Terry Sibile ‘Twas the Shuttle’s last Christmas and our spirits were low, For the program was ending and soon we’d all go. We’d processed the Shuttles with infinite care And followed each mission as if we were there. We made every effort to achieve all our goals; We offered our talents, our hearts and our souls. Our work was much more than a meager career; ‘Twas an honor and privilege beyond all compare. As this marvel of science was applauded worldwide, We looked on each Shuttle with unfettered pride: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and then Atlantis, Endeavour all ferried brave men And women to realms past the confines of Earth, Uncovering knowledge of infinite worth. We rejoiced with each mission’s success, and we grieved For the losses too painful for us to conceive. And over the years, something wondrous took place: We became kindred spirits, united by Space. And so, as we part, I will bear a great loss. And hope in the future our paths again cross. But until then, my friend, this wish I confide: Happy Christmas to all — we had a great ride!
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Dec 28, 2010 12:38:39 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Dec 28, 2010 12:38:39 GMT -6
www.ghosttheory.com/2010/12/28/no-aliens-are-not-heading-to-earth No, Aliens Are Not Heading To EarthSubmitted by Javier Ortega on December 28, 2010 – 10:00 AM seti1 A post by Andrew Wozny on Examiner.com talked about the possibility of three large objects that were heading towards Earth. Wozny posted a few pictures of a blue blob floating in space with an accompanying article in which he quotes SETI Astrophysicist, Craig Kasnov. Examiner E.T. does not need to phone home anymore, someone, or something is on it’s way to earth. SETI Astrophysicist Craig Kasnov ( not to be confused with Craig Kasnoff ) has announced the approach to the Earth of 3 very large, very fast moving objects. The length of the “flying saucers” is in the range of tens of kilometers. Landing, according to calculations of scientists, should be in mid-December 2012. Date coincides with the end of the Mayan calendar. A few very large objects rapidly approaching the Earth – says SETI astrophysicist Craig Kasnov. Don’t take his word for it you can check it out for yourself. He recommends to go to the site www.sky-map.org/ and enter the coordinates of the giant UFO: 19 25 12 -89 46 03 – the first large object 16 19 35 -88 43 10 – a cylindrical object 02 26 39 -89 43 13 – the object as a circle The project participants are assured that the facilities are absolutely real, and the American space agency NASA is trying to conceal important information. None of these objects can be seen from the northern hemisphere. The second set of numbers in each line tells us that the “object” or “objects” is/are coming in from very deep in the southern hemisphere sky. In any case, the only thing we can do now – wait for it – says Kasnov. – Soon celestial objects will be visible in a good telescope. Keep your eyes on the skies… the truth is out there. A video of the claim can be seen here: Usually when I see these types of photos and claims, I tend to shy away. I figure I don’t want to clutter GT with frivolous claims. Plus I don’t want to insult your intelligence. I also take precaution when posting things from the Examiner.com. I mean, come on! 3 large objects slowly cruising towards Earth, who are the “length of flying saucers” and are supposed to land on 2012? Sounds like a bad summer blockbuster right? A new post from Phil Plait, who was part of the Hubble Space Telescope team, over at the Bad Astronomy blog clears things up:
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Dec 28, 2010 18:07:43 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2010 18:07:43 GMT -6
It doesn't look like a space ship to me. It looks like an asteroid... possibly large debris left over from a satellite or planetary collision. I mean... if it was designed by superior beings, wouldn't it have geometric shapes like a saucer or a triangle or a dome, which is what most UFO witnesses have seen? Auntym, I'm not seeing the link to the "Bad Astronomy blog". Could you post that link again so I could read it please? Thank you.
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Dec 28, 2010 21:07:29 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Dec 28, 2010 21:07:29 GMT -6
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Dec 28, 2010 21:09:26 GMT -6
Post by skywalker on Dec 28, 2010 21:09:26 GMT -6
I agree, I think if anything is on its way it is probably an asteroid also. I don't think it would take any alien race several years to get here...not with the technology that they are bound to have.
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Dec 30, 2010 20:06:46 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Dec 30, 2010 20:06:46 GMT -6
www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2010/dec/HQ_10-347_OCT_Fellowship.htmlJUST IN CASE ANY OF YOU QUALIFY...... David E. Steitz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1730 david.steitz@nasa.gov Dec. 29, 2010 RELEASE : 10-347 NASA Seeks Space Technology Graduate Fellowship Applicants WASHINGTON -- NASA is seeking applications from graduate students for the agency's new Space Technology Research Fellowships. Applications are being accepted from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of graduate students interested in performing space technology research beginning in the fall of 2011. The fellowships will sponsor U.S. graduate student researchers who show significant potential to contribute to NASA's strategic space technology objectives through their studies. Sponsored by NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist, the fellowships' goal is to provide the nation with a pipeline of highly skilled engineers and technologists to improve America's technological competitiveness. NASA Space Technology Fellows will perform innovative space technology research today while building the skills necessary to become future technological leaders. "Our Space Technology Graduate Fellowships will help create the pool of highly skilled workers needed for NASA's and our nation's technological future, motivating many of the country's best young minds into educational programs and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun at the agency's Headquarters in Washington. "This fellowship program is coupled to a larger, national research and development effort in science and technology that will lead to new products and services, new business and industries, and high-quality, sustainable jobs. Fellowships will be awarded to outstanding young researchers and technologists positioned to take on NASA's grand challenges and turn these goals and missions into reality." The deadline for submitting fellowship proposals is Feb. 23. Information on the fellowships, including how to submit applications, is available at: www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/early_stage_innovation/grants/NSTRF.htmlTo learn more about NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist and the crosscutting space technology areas of interest to NASA, visit: www.nasa.gov/oct
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Jan 1, 2011 18:52:00 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Jan 1, 2011 18:52:00 GMT -6
www.nasa.gov/connect/tweetup/tweetup_ames_02-11-2011.htmlCONNECT & COLLABORATE WITH NASANASA Hosts Tweetup Featuring Planet Hunting at Ames Research Center in CaliforniaNASA Events For the first time, @nasa and @nasa_Ames Twitter followers are invited to learn about planetary discoveries by NASA's Kepler spacecraft, the science flights by NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft and get behind-the-scenes access to NASA’s research center in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. NASA will host a Tweetup for 100 people on Feb. 11, 2011 – the Kepler mission’s halfway mark - at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. The event will provide NASA Twitter followers the opportunity to speak with scientists and center leadership. The Tweetup will include a "meet and greet" session to allow participants to mingle with fellow Tweeps and some of the Ames staff behind the tweets on @nasa, @nasa_Ames, @nasakepler, @sofiatelescope, @nasa_OOREOS, @icebridge and more! What is a Tweetup? A Tweetup is an informal meeting of people who use the social messaging medium Twitter. This Tweetup is an opportunity at NASA's Ames Research Center in California. How do I register? Registration opens at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, on this page. It closes at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 10. NASA will accommodate 100 active tweeps randomly selected from those who sign up online. Additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list. Do I need to have a Twitter account to register? Yes. This event is designed for Twitter users who follow @nasa, @nasatweetup and other NASA Twitter accounts. The goal of NASA Tweetups is to allow people who regularly interact with each other via Twitter to meet in person and discuss one of their favorite subjects: NASA. If you are not familiar with Twitter or a regular user of Twitter and want to visit NASA, the NASA Ames Exploration Center at Moffett Field is free and open to the public regularly. The Twitter account for the Tweetup is @nasatweetup, and the hashtag is #NASATweetup. We'll use both to post updates and reminders about the event. What are the registration requirements? By registering, you indicate you intend to travel to NASA's Ames Research Center in California and attend the event in person. You are responsible for your own expenses for travel, accommodation, food and other amenities. Ames is a government facility. To be admitted, you will need to show a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport, which matches the name provided on the Tweetup registration. Those without proper identification cannot be admitted. All registrants must be at least 18 years old. Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen? Yes, non-U.S. citizens may register to attend the Tweetup. However, you will need to complete an additional step to receive clearance to enter the secure areas at Ames, involving time-sensitive paperwork which must be completed and returned by a specified date before the event Please choose the "non-U.S. citizen" option in the State drop-down menu during registration. On-site, you will need to show government-issued photo identification, such as a passport, which matches the name provided on the Tweetup registration. Those without proper identification cannot be admitted. All registrants must be at least 18 years old. Does my registration include a guest? Because of space limitations, you may not bring a guest. Each registration provides a place for only one person. Each individual wishing to attend must register separately. If I went to a previous NASA Tweetup, can I register to attend this one? Yes. What if I cannot come to California? If you cannot make it to California, don't despair -- NASA is planning other Tweetups in the near future at various agency locations. You do not need to register for this Tweetup to follow along via Web coverage, including tweets and live streaming. NASA also will provide Tweetup updates on @nasa_Ames. When will I know if I am on the guest list? After NASA receives and processes the registrations, an e-mail with confirmation information and additional instructions will be sent to those selected and those on the waitlist. We expect to send notifications by Jan. 11 or sooner. Have a question not answered here? Need more information? Help is available by sending an email to HQ-twitter@mail.nasa.gov. Come back at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to sign up.
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Jan 11, 2011 0:14:51 GMT -6
Post by CitizenK on Jan 11, 2011 0:14:51 GMT -6
Well that's amazing! I'm glad we now know who our father sun came from , it's good to know your grandparents. ;D No seriously though,that IS amazingly cool! Great find.
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Jan 17, 2011 1:04:15 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Jan 17, 2011 1:04:15 GMT -6
www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/lookingatearth/29dec_magneticfield.html Earth's Inconstant Magnetic Field12.29.03 Our planet's magnetic field is in a constant state of change, say researchers who are beginning to understand how it behaves and why. Every few years, scientist Larry Newitt of the Geological Survey of Canada goes hunting. He grabs his gloves, parka, a fancy compass, hops on a plane and flies out over the Canadian arctic. Not much stirs among the scattered islands and sea ice, but Newitt's prey is there--always moving, shifting, elusive. The movement of Earth's north magnetic pole across the Canadian arctic, 1831-2001. Credit: Geological Survey of Canada. His quarry is Earth's north magnetic pole. At the moment it's located in northern Canada, about 600 km from the nearest town: Resolute Bay, population 300, where a popular T-shirt reads "Resolute Bay isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from here." Newitt stops there for snacks and supplies--and refuge when the weather gets bad. "Which is often," he says. Right: The movement of Earth's north magnetic pole across the Canadian arctic, 1831--2001. Credit: Geological Survey of Canada. [More] Scientists have long known that the magnetic pole moves. James Ross located the pole for the first time in 1831 after an exhausting arctic journey during which his ship got stuck in the ice for four years. No one returned until the next century. In 1904, Roald Amundsen found the pole again and discovered that it had moved--at least 50 km since the days of Ross. The pole kept going during the 20th century, north at an average speed of 10 km per year, lately accelerating "to 40 km per year," says Newitt. At this rate it will exit North America and reach Siberia in a few decades. Keeping track of the north magnetic pole is Newitt's job. "We usually go out and check its location once every few years," he says. "We'll have to make more trips now that it is moving so quickly." Earth's magnetic field is changing in other ways, too: Compass needles in Africa, for instance, are drifting about 1 degree per decade. And globally the magnetic field has weakened 10% since the 19th century. When this was mentioned by researchers at a recent meeting of the American Geophysical Union, many newspapers carried the story. A typical headline: "Is Earth's magnetic field collapsing?" Probably not. As remarkable as these changes sound, "they're mild compared to what Earth's magnetic field has done in the past," says University of California professor Gary Glatzmaier. Magnetic stripes around mid-ocean ridges reveal the history of Earth's magnetic field for millions of years. The study of Earth's past magnetism is called paleomagnetism. Image credit: USGS. Sometimes the field completely flips. The north and the south poles swap places. Such reversals, recorded in the magnetism of ancient rocks, are unpredictable. They come at irregular intervals averaging about 300,000 years; the last one was 780,000 years ago. Are we overdue for another? No one knows. Above: Magnetic stripes around mid-ocean ridges reveal the history of Earth's magnetic field for millions of years. The study of Earth's past magnetism is called paleomagnetism. Image credit: USGS. [More] According to Glatzmaier, the ongoing 10% decline doesn't mean that a reversal is imminent. "The field is increasing or decreasing all the time," he says. "We know this from studies of the paleomagnetic record." Earth's present-day magnetic field is, in fact, much stronger than normal. The dipole moment, a measure of the intensity of the magnetic field, is now 8 x 1022 amps x m2. That's twice the million-year average of 4 x 1022 amps x m2. To understand what's happening, says Glatzmaier, we have to take a trip ... to the center of the Earth where the magnetic field is produced. At the heart of our planet lies a solid iron ball, about as hot as the surface of the sun. Researchers call it "the inner core." It's really a world within a world. The inner core is 70% as wide as the moon. It spins at its own rate, as much as 0.2o of longitude per year faster than the Earth above it, and it has its own ocean: a very deep layer of liquid iron known as "the outer core." A schematic diagram of Earth's interior. The outer core is the source of the geomagnetic field. [Larger image] Earth's magnetic field comes from this ocean of iron, which is an electrically conducting fluid in constant motion. Sitting atop the hot inner core, the liquid outer core seethes and roils like water in a pan on a hot stove. The outer core also has "hurricanes"--whirlpools powered by the Coriolis forces of Earth's rotation. These complex motions generate our planet's magnetism through a process called the dynamo effect. Using the equations of magnetohydrodynamics, a branch of physics dealing with conducting fluids and magnetic fields, Glatzmaier and colleague Paul Roberts have created a supercomputer model of Earth's interior. Their software heats the inner core, stirs the metallic ocean above it, then calculates the resulting magnetic field. They run their code for hundreds of thousands of simulated years and watch what happens. What they see mimics the real Earth: The magnetic field waxes and wanes, poles drift and, occasionally, flip. Change is normal, they've learned. And no wonder. The source of the field, the outer core, is itself seething, swirling, turbulent. "It's chaotic down there," notes Glatzmaier. The changes we detect on our planet's surface are a sign of that inner chaos. They've also learned what happens during a magnetic flip. Reversals take a few thousand years to complete, and during that time--contrary to popular belief--the magnetic field does not vanish. "It just gets more complicated," says Glatzmaier. Magnetic lines of force near Earth's surface become twisted and tangled, and magnetic poles pop up in unaccustomed places. A south magnetic pole might emerge over Africa, for instance, or a north pole over Tahiti. Weird. But it's still a planetary magnetic field, and it still protects us from space radiation and solar storms. Above: Supercomputer models of Earth's magnetic field. On the left is a normal dipolar magnetic field, typical of the long years between polarity reversals. On the right is the sort of complicated magnetic field Earth has during the upheaval of a reversal. [More] And, as a bonus, Tahiti could be a great place to see the Northern Lights. In such a time, Larry Newitt's job would be different. Instead of shivering in Resolute Bay, he could enjoy the warm South Pacific, hopping from island to island, hunting for magnetic poles while auroras danced overhead. Sometimes, maybe, a little change can be a good thing.
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Feb 7, 2011 16:26:36 GMT -6
Post by lois on Feb 7, 2011 16:26:36 GMT -6
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Feb 8, 2011 23:18:26 GMT -6
Post by skywalker on Feb 8, 2011 23:18:26 GMT -6
That is very cool, Shami. It looks kind of like the world is on fire.
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Mar 21, 2011 11:13:49 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Mar 21, 2011 11:13:49 GMT -6
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Mar 23, 2011 11:28:31 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Mar 23, 2011 11:28:31 GMT -6
Earth's Song Sound/ NASA Recording
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Mar 28, 2011 20:41:45 GMT -6
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Mar 28, 2011 21:09:05 GMT -6
Post by lois on Mar 28, 2011 21:09:05 GMT -6
Wow! I did not know this .. all the money down the drain as well. And we expect to sent a man . They better get it together first..
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Apr 2, 2011 15:00:32 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Apr 2, 2011 15:00:32 GMT -6
spacefellowship.com/news/art25400/station-fires-engines-to-avoid-orbital-debris.html Station Fires Engines to Avoid Orbital DebrisPublished by Klaus Schmidt on Sat Apr 2, 2011 8:16 am via: NASA At 10:36 p.m. EDT, ground controllers moved the International Space Station away from a piece of orbital debris. The object is a relic from a collision between the COSMOS 2251 and Iridium 33 satellites in February 2009 and had been close to the station’s orbit prior to the debris avoidance maneuver (DAM). The DAM, performed during the Expedition 27 crew sleep period, used thrusters from three spacecraft, the European Space Agency’s Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle 2 (ATV2), the Zvezda service module and Progress 41P. Mission Control Center had been monitoring a series of conjunctions between the International Space Station and the orbital debris. The Expedition 27 crew was informed of the possible conjunction and planned maneuver. While the Mission Control Center planned the debris avoidance maneuver, the three-member Expedition 27 crew continued preparing for the upcoming arrival of three more crew members on Soyuz 26 following Monday’s launch of NASA astronaut Ron Garan, and Russian cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko, and Alexander Samokutyaev from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and for the upcoming STS-134 mission of space shuttle Endeavour. The maneuver is not expected to significantly affect the launch time for the Soyuz TMA-21 on April 4 at 6:18 p.m. EDT, or the April 19 launch of Endeavour. TO CONTINUE READING CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Apr 22, 2011 12:09:50 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Apr 22, 2011 12:09:50 GMT -6
www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/earth_pics.html5 Earth Snapshots of NASA's Twitter, Facebook Fans 04.21.11 For fans of NASA's social media, every day is Earth Day. NASA posts a continuous stream of new images from the agency’s fleet of 13 Earth-orbiting satellites and many research aircraft to the agency's website as well as on Twitter and Facebook. NASA's collective eyes on Earth are pioneering scientists' ability to see our home planet around the clock in order to better understand how it works. More than just showcasing inspiring views of our the planet, NASA's advanced scientific spacecraft are dedicated to unraveling the complex factors that drive Earth's climate system and providing far-reaching benefits to society in areas such as disaster management, weather forecasting and agriculture. News and feature articles on all of these activities are also posted to the agencies social media accounts. The most popular Earth science images posted to NASA's Twitter and Facebook accounts range from breaking news like natural disasters to iconic images of our planet and the just plain beautiful. Here are the top five: TO SEE TOP 5 PHOTOS CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Apr 28, 2011 15:34:44 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Apr 28, 2011 15:34:44 GMT -6
www.stumbleupon.com/su/37vsJy/www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2011/04/newsalert-nasa-search-for-parallel-universes-dark-matter-poised-to-launch-tomorrow.htmlApril 28, 2011 NewsAlert: NASA's Search for Parallel Universes & Dark Matter to Launch TomorrowParallel-universes A futuristic experiment sounding like something out of a scifi novel, that will hunt for antimatter galaxies and signs of dark matter, was nearly cancelled but is finally poised to voyage into orbit aboard the next-to-last space shuttle mission. The $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, a more than 15,000-pound (6,900-kilogram) device searching for cosmic- rays -- high-energy charged particles from outer space -- will ride up to the International Space Station on the shuttle Endeavour this Friday April 29. The instrument will employ a nearly 4,200-pound (1,900 kg) permanent magnet to generate a strong, uniform magnetic field more than 3,000 times more intense than Earth's. This deflects cosmic rays so that a battery of detectors can analyze their properties, such as charge and velocity, and beam their findings to mission control. When NASA launches the experiment, Sam Ting, Principal Investigator for the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 experiment, hopes that it will provide data that proves the existence of parallel universes that are composed of anti-matter. Discoveries could verify theories and answer basic questions regarding how the Universe formed. According to Ting, the experiment is already accruing data as it awaits its launch date. Scheduled to fly aboard the final flight of the space shuttle Endeavour, STS-134, AMS-02 will search through cosmic rays for exotic particles, antimatter and dark matter. The experiment will be mounted to the outside of the International Space Station (ISS) and will require no spacewalks to attach. While Ting has certain things that he hopes to discover, he believes that the most exciting questions are those that scientists don't even know to ask yet. TO CONTINUE READING CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Apr 28, 2011 16:49:31 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 16:49:31 GMT -6
That's one of the projects of the Hadron Collider also.
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Apr 28, 2011 17:04:16 GMT -6
Post by skywalker on Apr 28, 2011 17:04:16 GMT -6
The Space Shuttle Endeavour is ready to make its final launch tomorrow, April 29th from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is the second to last shuttle flight ever. The next one is scheduled somewhere around June 28. Good Luck to the crew of the Endeavour! Date: April 29 Mission: STS-134 Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A Launch Time: 3:47 p.m. EDT STS-134 Description: Space shuttle Endeavour will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier-3 (ELC-3) and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) to the International Space Station.
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Apr 28, 2011 19:22:44 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Apr 28, 2011 19:22:44 GMT -6
www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2010/apr/HQ_11-129_Chess_in_Space.html NASA Astronauts Challenge Earthlings to Chess Rematch HOUSTON -- NASA astronauts Greg Chamitoff and Greg H. Johnson, who will launch into space Friday, April 29, are challenging the people of Earth to a chess rematch. NASA and the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) hosted the first Earth vs. space match in 2008 when Chamitoff lived aboard the International Space Station. The public won that match thanks to help from chess champions at Stevenson Elementary School in Bellevue, Wash. "Chess is a great game that challenges the mind and helps young people develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well in math, science, and all aspects of their future careers," Chamitoff said. He and Johnson will play the game during their 14-day space shuttle flight to the International Space Station. The USCF will facilitate the match on its website at: www.uschess.org/nasa2011/At the site, the public can suggest or vote on a chess move. The USCF will decide how to respond to the astronauts' moves. NASA and USCF will use Twitter and Facebook to notify participants about the status of the game and when to vote on moves. "We hope the excitement and interest this game generates will inspire students to become interested in chess," said USCF Executive Director Bill Hall. Chamitoff, who will conduct two spacewalks during the shuttle mission, is a chess aficionado. He took a chess set when he launched to the space station in May 2008, and brought it back when he returned home in November 2008. He will be taking a different chess set for this trip. "We hope to do better in this Earth vs. space match," Chamitoff said. "But, I have to admit it will be a challenge because we have an extremely busy flight ahead of us." Updates on the chess match will be posted on the USCF Twitter and Facebook sites, Chamitoff's Twitter account and the International Space Station's official Facebook page: twitter.com/chessmagnetwww.facebook.com/pages/Earth-vs-Space-Chess-Match-2011 FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Apr 28, 2011 19:27:44 GMT -6
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Apr 29, 2011 9:53:12 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2011 9:53:12 GMT -6
Well wishes to all of them..the flight is amazing in another way too..after being shot in the head..Gabrille Giffords is there to send off her commander husband 'Much of the today's attention, however, will be lavished on Gabby Giffords who's seeing off her NASA commander husband and making her first appearance at a public event since she was severely injured by a shooter in January.Yesterday, the first grainy footage of her enroute to the event already set off a mini-media frenzy'.
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Apr 29, 2011 13:33:32 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2011 13:33:32 GMT -6
And of course it was cancelled due to mechanical failure which ..thank heavens they found before hand
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Apr 29, 2011 16:38:37 GMT -6
Post by casper on Apr 29, 2011 16:38:37 GMT -6
Does that mean the shuttle didn't blast off? Are they going to try it again pretty soon? Or do they not know yet? I would hate to see one of the last shuttle flights ever end in disaster.
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Apr 29, 2011 19:18:28 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2011 19:18:28 GMT -6
Didn't blast off..they've delayed for a minimum of 72 hours after finding a problem with a power module.
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Apr 29, 2011 21:51:22 GMT -6
Post by skywalker on Apr 29, 2011 21:51:22 GMT -6
It's a good thing I didn't fly all the way out there to watch it. I would love to see one of the launches but not if I have to wait forever for them to fix it.
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Apr 30, 2011 10:07:37 GMT -6
Post by auntym on Apr 30, 2011 10:07:37 GMT -6
NASA Admits to Chasing "Many, many, many" UFOs Away from ISS (2006)
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It's from 2006. I doubt you'd hear a cool report like this on tv nowadays.
BLAH, why haven't I seen this before?!? wow! thought i'd share, incase you're like meeee and weren't in t3h lewwwp ^-^
they stalk the ISS - how cute! What's not cute? The particle accelerator they are sending up there!!! time travelers and/or aliens keep trying to delay the project since before 2003 FOR A REASON.... lol.. life is crazzzy.
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May 1, 2011 11:51:30 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on May 1, 2011 11:51:30 GMT -6
Does anyone have an article about sending a particle accelerator into space? This I would love to read. They take an amazing amount of technical expertise to run and to program...not to mention the one in Switzerland is 17 miles in circumference. I think they would have to 'build' it in space and I'm curious read about it
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